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Little Thurrock Blackshots

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About

Little Thurrock Blackshots ward lies in the western part of Thurrock, primarily consisting of residential housing estates built in the mid-20th century. The area is bordered by the A13 to the north and includes the large Blackshots playing fields and sports complex, a central green space for local recreation. Housing is a mix of semi-detached homes, terraces, and some low-rise flats, serving a settled community with several local schools and convenience shops catering to daily needs.

The ward's landscape is marked by the elevated chalk ridge of the Linford Hills, offering views across the Thames estuary. This topography historically influenced settlement patterns, separating it from the industrial zones nearer the river. The local leisure centre and library on Blackshots Lane function as key community hubs. Public transport connections focus on bus routes linking residents to Grays town centre and the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Little Thurrock Blackshots has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Little Thurrock Blackshots is £62,853 per year. There are 5 schools in Little Thurrock Blackshots: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Little Thurrock Blackshots is home to around 7,081 people, with a population density of about 3,281.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Little Thurrock Blackshots Population
7,081
Population density
3,281.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.62(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.74(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.61(-25%)
Vehicle crime
7.34(+61%)
Other theft
6.5(+17%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,174
73.06%
African
455
6.42%
Other White
415
5.86%
Indian
273
3.85%
Pakistani
121
1.71%
Total population: 7,082

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,387
24.86%
No qualifications
1,204
21.58%
Level 3 (A level)
982
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
900
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
633
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 5,579

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,070
40.33%
Owns outright
1,055
39.77%
Social rents from council
250
9.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
191
7.2%
Other forms of private rent
46
1.73%
Total households: 2,653

Property prices in Little Thurrock Blackshots

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Little Thurrock Blackshots area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,443 up to £815,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Little Thurrock Blackshots in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little Thurrock Blackshots over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£485,000
Flats1£245,000
Semi-Detached39£435,000
Terraced12£367,500

10 years median price trend in Little Thurrock Blackshots

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Thurrock Blackshots.

All postcodes in Little Thurrock Blackshots

RM162QH

Long Lane

RM162EW

Woodside Close

RM162DW

Grangewick Road

RM162LL

Blackshots Lane

RM162EP

Gloucester Avenue

RM162GJ

Grangewood Avenue

RM162XZ

Buxton Road

RM162QX

Springfield Road

RM162YP

Lodge Lane

RM164DG

Little Thurrock Blackshots

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.